Bennett News

In this week’s science lesson, our fourth-grade students explored the fascinating process of erosion! Using sugar cubes as mini-landforms, they simulated the effects of water, weather, and pressure on the Earth's surface. By applying water and force to the cubes, students observed how landforms gradually break down and change over time. It was a hands-on way to understand how natural elements shape our planet—and a fun way to bring science to life! Ask your fourth grader what surprised them most about how erosion works!

This week in literacy, our second graders got hands-on with their Fundations lesson by building dictation words on magnetic boards! Using magnetic tiles, students practiced spelling and phonics skills by constructing words sound by sound. This engaging activity helps strengthen their understanding of letter patterns and word structure in a fun, interactive way.

As part of their ongoing studies on animal adaptations, our first graders got creative this week by designing colorful camouflage for paper butterflies! The goal was to help their butterflies blend into different classroom backgrounds, just like animals do in their natural habitats. This hands-on activity helped students explore how camouflage works to protect animals from predators.

The Taunton Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, 10/15, which will be a Day 2 in our school rotation.

Lifetouch will be at Bennett on Tuesday, October 15, for Fall Picture Day. All Bennett students and staff will be photographed. Additional information will be coming home with your child this week.

We’re excited to invite parents to join the Bennett Elementary School Facebook group, managed by BES administrators. This private group will showcase highlights of lessons, activities, and events happening at school. It’s a great way to stay connected and celebrate the wonderful things our students are learning and experiencing. Parents can request to join by searching for the page online or by using the SKU code provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

If your child misses school for any reason, please contact the main office. Absences may be excused for medical appointments with a note from the doctor's office. Notes can be sent in to your child's teacher or faxed/emailed directly to the main office.

The BES Health Office is here to support the well-being of all our students. Our school nurse, Christine Kimball, oversees the Health Office and is dedicated to providing care for every student during the school day. This includes managing chronic health conditions, illnesses, and any injuries that may occur. She can be contacted at (508) 821-1245 or ckimball@tauntonschools.org.

Reminders about Student Health and Wellness:

• Please share any changes to your child's prescription medications with the nurse
• If a child is absent for five or more consecutive days, a written note from your child’s health care provider may be required for re-entry to school.
• If your child has a fever of 100 degrees or more, diarrhea, or vomiting, he/she cannot return to school until they are fever/symptom free for 24 hours without the use of fever/symptom reducing medicine (Tylenol, Motrin etc.)

Hey Bennett Families! The city's scarecrow competition has officially started and voting is underway. This year's competition is hotter than ever. Let's come together and show Taunton that Bennett has amazing school spirit! We invite you visit the Bennett scarecrow downtown and snap a picture giving him a high-five. If you share it on Facebook, be sure to tag us @BennettPTO and @BennettElementary. Don't forget to vote for The High Five Benny!

The Bennett PTO is a group of parents, teachers, and administrators working together to help supplement the educational offerings at BES by planning, coordinating, and running special events and fundraisers. The group is always looking for new members and volunteers. If you would like to take a more active role in supporting the school community, please consider joining. The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 6 PM in the BES cafeteria. More info will be available in future newsletters.